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Torture Money

1937-01-02 · 21 min · ★ 6.3

Crime · Drama

In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, police go after a fraud operation that stages automobile accidents to collect insurance money.

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Directors
Harold S. Bucquet
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Edwin MaxwellEdwin MaxwellMilton Beacher
George LynnGeorge LynnLarry Martin
Murray AlperMurray AlperLittle Davie Barkell (uncredited)
King BaggotKing BaggotFalse Accident Witness (uncredited)
Margaret BertNurse (uncredited)
John HamiltonJohn HamiltonCapt. Michael Karnahan (uncredited)
Raymond HattonRaymond HattonHenchman (uncredited)
Bernadene HayesBernadene HayesFalse Accident Victim Debbie (uncredited)
Mary HowardMary HowardNurse Barry (uncredited)
Mitchell LewisMitchell LewisFalse Accident Witness (uncredited)
Roger MooreRoger MooreCabbie (uncredited)
Jason Robards Sr.Jason Robards Sr.Alex Carmathy (uncredited)
William RoyleWilliam RoyleChief of Police (uncredited)
Mel RuickHenchman Red (uncredited)
Charles TrowbridgeCharles TrowbridgeDr. Morgan (uncredited)
Norman WillisNorman WillisHenchman Doc (uncredited)

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